Improving home ventilation for children with chronic lung disease
HOMeVent4Kids: Home-based Optimization of Mechanical Ventilation for Children
This study is looking at ways to help kids with chronic lung disease who use home ventilation, by figuring out how long they need it and finding safe ways to reduce that time, all while listening to families and healthcare providers to make their care better and easier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10902008 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care of children with chronic lung disease who need home mechanical ventilation. The project aims to identify factors that influence how long these children require ventilation and to develop strategies for safely reducing this duration. By integrating insights from patients, families, and healthcare services, the research seeks to create a more effective management plan for these children. The ultimate goal is to alleviate the burden on families and improve health outcomes for young patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years with chronic lung disease who are currently dependent on home mechanical ventilation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic lung disease or who are not on home mechanical ventilation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more efficient management of home mechanical ventilation, improving the quality of life for children and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in optimizing care for children with chronic conditions, suggesting that this approach could yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Foster, Carolyn C. — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Foster, Carolyn C.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.